Good morning, Waterloo.

A Waterloo church is hosting its annual rummage sale today from 4 to 7 p.m. and will continue Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—shoppers can find a range of items at bargain prices.

Cedar Valley school districts scored well on the state education report— the Iowa Department of Education’s Iowa School Performance Profiles reviewed 11 local districts.

The government shutdown is causing worry in Cedar Valley as families using federal programs and food banks face possible food shortages.

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank—supporting 127 partner agencies—warns that if the shutdown lasts, demand will rise while programs like TEFAP are on hold.

MercyOne Regency now accepts walk-ins as part of its plan to build a connected—resilient care system that lets patients receive specialty services closer to home.

The change will help reduce travel time for care.

Black Hawk County Public Health launched a mobile clinic that offers free HIV and STI screenings and immunizations on a walk-in, first-come basis at its first event in the Northeast Iowa Food Bank parking lot in Waterloo.

More details about its services will be available on October 4 at the Sheriff's Range in Raymond — an effort to bring health care directly to the community.

Chris Larimer will serve as the new public address announcer for UNI women's basketball games this season—he replaces Gina Rogers, who moved out of state.

Larimer is a political science professor at UNI and a KWWL political analyst who brings local experience to the role.

Union Varsity Football Game

7-9 p.m. — Hudson High School — Admission likely applies — Cheer on the Hudson varsity football team as they take on Union in this home conference matchup.

19th Annual Pink Ribbon Run

1-5 p.m. — 310 E 4th St, Cedar Falls, IA — Donation-based entry — Participate in a community run to support local cancer awareness and research initiatives.

LEGO Lab

3:00-4:00 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create and display your favorite book character with LEGO at the library.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime for caregivers and their little ones enjoying nursery rhymes together.

Senior Wellness & Screening Series

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Take charge of your health with a wellness assessment and learn how to build lasting wellness habits.

Breastfeeding Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — Free event — Learn essential breastfeeding techniques in this informative class led by a lactation consultant.

Vertigo Performance Art Series

7-8:30 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience innovative performances that challenge traditional definitions of art through sound, video, and the human body.

Cedar Falls Farmers Market

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Overman Park — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and artisan goods right in the heart of Cedar Falls.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets In Concert

2-5 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Hogwarts with the film and live symphonic score by John Williams.

Shop the Basement

10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Pay what you choose — Stock up on books while supporting library programming at this used book sale.